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Aug 14 2025SPORTS

The Hidden Dangers of Sports Betting: A Player's Perspective

Michael Porter Jr. recently shared his concerns about the dark side of sports betting, highlighting how it can tempt players to manipulate games. His brother, Jontay, faced severe consequences after being caught altering his stats to influence bets. This isn't an isolated incident; other athletes ha

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Aug 14 2025WEATHER

Rainy Days Ahead: Staying Safe in Columbia

Columbia is bracing for more rain, and it's not good news. The ground is already soaked from recent downpours, and another 1 to 2 inches could cause flash floods. This means streams might overflow quickly, turning into rivers in just minutes or hours. The weather forecast shows heavy rain moving in

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Aug 14 2025WEATHER

South Carolina's Weather: Heat, Humidity, and a Storm Watch

South Carolina is feeling the heat again, with temperatures climbing back to what's normal for this time of year. A big area of high pressure is moving in, bringing back those classic summer days—warm afternoons and scattered thunderstorms, especially as the day winds down. For the rest of today, e

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Aug 14 2025SCIENCE

How Tiny Particles Affect Air Pollution and Our Health

Scientists used a computer model to study how tiny particles in the air can change the levels of a harmful chemical called benzo(a)pyrene (BaP). They looked at three different ways to measure how these particles protect BaP from breaking down. The results showed that BaP levels change with the seaso

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Aug 13 2025POLITICS

California's Bold Move: Redrawing Maps to Shift Power

California's governor, Gavin Newsom, has declared that the state will create new congressional maps. He believes this will help Democrats gain control of the U. S. House of Representatives. This move is a direct response to Texas Republicans trying to redraw their own maps to favor their party. News

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Aug 13 2025HEALTH

Faith and Healing: How Religion Shapes Trauma Recovery in South Africa

In South Africa's Cape Flats, a place marked by deep-rooted inequalities and a history of apartheid, religion plays a big role in people's lives. For some women who survived childhood sexual abuse, faith can be a source of comfort. But it can also make things harder. This is because some religious p

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Aug 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Ford's Big EV Move and Tech Talk

Ford is making a huge bet on electric vehicles. They plan to spend almost $2 billion to change a factory in Kentucky. This factory has made gas-powered cars for a long time. Ford wants to make electric cars that are cheaper and better. But there's a problem. The government might stop giving money to

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Aug 13 2025CELEBRITIES

Joanna Gaines: From Design to Dishes

Joanna Gaines is stepping into a new role, blending her love for design with her passion for cooking. She's not just about pretty spaces anymore; she's bringing her warmth and creativity to the kitchen table. In a recent chat, she shared that food is a big part of what makes a house feel like a home

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Aug 13 2025HEALTH

Fitness Fun for the Whole Family: How Parents Can Inspire Kids to Move

Parents, listen up! Your kids are watching, and they're learning from you. That's why it's super important to show them that fitness can be fun and exciting. Two experts, Chloe Kaplan and Marcel Thom, recently shared some great tips on how families can get active together. Kaplan and Thom met while

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Aug 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Water-Saving Sprinklers: A New Way to Keep Lawns Green

A new sprinkler system is making waves in lawn care. The Sprinkler 3 is not your average watering tool. It's smart, precise, and eco-friendly. Instead of spraying water everywhere, it uses a method like a printer to put water exactly where it's needed. This means less waste and a healthier lawn. Th

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